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but we are going to see about 35 million dollars spent to fight the likes of monsanto and other corporations against it. >> so you both touched on it when you were answering that question, the role of government and what is appropriate and i am curious more of a general question, starting with you mr. leno. what do you think that the government should do and when should the government step aside? >> certainly. >> one of the most important roles of government, and for state government is to provide public safety and i think that goes beyond just the police and fire protection, but also to make sure that we keep our air safe. that we keep our water clean and drinkable, which is not the case in many parts of the state right now. that we make sure that our food is safe as well. and so, that is where regulation does come in. there is also, when you ask where the government should step aside, we work on a bill this past year which reforms the regulations for permitting of solar installations for residents and commercial properties. this impedes the expansion of a great industry that is employing m
but we are going to see about 35 million dollars spent to fight the likes of monsanto and other corporations against it. >> so you both touched on it when you were answering that question, the role of government and what is appropriate and i am curious more of a general question, starting with you mr. leno. what do you think that the government should do and when should the government step aside? >> certainly. >> one of the most important roles of government, and for state...
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they have spent $32.5 million so far, the top donors against 37 is monsanto and pepsi. supporters of only raised a fraction, three or $5 million, mainly backed by health resources and whole foods. >> what cigarette do you smoke a doctor? see how mild and good tasting it can be ... >> supporters argue we do not know how it affects us yet and until we do, we have a right to choose not to eat them. they compared it genetically modified organisms to cigarettes and ddt and agent orange. >> absolutely harmless to humans and animals ... >> earlier this month, dressed in fake fire hazard suits, occupy protesters protested against the use of genetically modified organisms and outside of sacramento. >> the reason i am personally targeting monsanto is because of their laundry list of what i feel are crimes against nature. >> everyone that drives by and does not know what a gmo is, and sees this, and for every person that says " my god i did not know that " i call it a good day. >> protesters are shedding light on genetically modified organisms. an issue so big that it is heading t
they have spent $32.5 million so far, the top donors against 37 is monsanto and pepsi. supporters of only raised a fraction, three or $5 million, mainly backed by health resources and whole foods. >> what cigarette do you smoke a doctor? see how mild and good tasting it can be ... >> supporters argue we do not know how it affects us yet and until we do, we have a right to choose not to eat them. they compared it genetically modified organisms to cigarettes and ddt and agent orange....
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some of the big name companies including monsanto, dow and pepsi-cola contributing to the no on 37 campaign. the yes on 37 campaign say they are not giving up. they are going to target the fda, food manufacturers and other states. in san mateo, elizabeth cook, cbs 5. >>> locally, richmond residents resoundingly rejected measure. in an initiative to levy taxes on businesses that sell sugar- sweetened drinks. the soda tax was opposed by two- thirds of voters. the measure would have been the first tax in the nation to specifically target more than 700 brands and products containing added sugar. >>> 4:51. coming up, a big day for social issues. >> which states just approved gay marriage and use of medical marijuana. we'll be right back. at dianne feinstein before cold & flu season, help prevent with lysol disinfectant spray. and use the lysol no touch hand soap for 10 times more protection with each wash. this season, a good offense is the best defense. lysol. mission for health. >>> we remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. we are and forever will be the united states of
some of the big name companies including monsanto, dow and pepsi-cola contributing to the no on 37 campaign. the yes on 37 campaign say they are not giving up. they are going to target the fda, food manufacturers and other states. in san mateo, elizabeth cook, cbs 5. >>> locally, richmond residents resoundingly rejected measure. in an initiative to levy taxes on businesses that sell sugar- sweetened drinks. the soda tax was opposed by two- thirds of voters. the measure would have been...
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some of the big name companies including monsanto, dow and pepsi-cola contributing to the no on 37 campaign. the yes on 37 campaign say they are not giving up. they are going to target the fda, food manufacturers and other states. in san mateo, elizabeth cook, cbs 5. >>> locally, richmond residents resoundingly rejected measure. n, an initiative to levy taxes on businesses that sell sugar- sweetened drinks. the soda tax was opposed by two- thirds of voters. the measure would have been the first tax in the nation to specifically target more than 700 brands and products containing added sugar. it. >>> for more on the merging of food and politics we're joined again by cbs 5 political analyst joe tuman. >> both of these get a big thumbs down. let's start with measure n. overwhelmingly turned down. >> yeah. i think that the one thing that both of these measures are going to share in common in terms of voter reaction is that big moneyed interests played a role in the outcome of the election. in both instances, companies that were going to have -- have to pay more because of this spent a lot of mo
some of the big name companies including monsanto, dow and pepsi-cola contributing to the no on 37 campaign. the yes on 37 campaign say they are not giving up. they are going to target the fda, food manufacturers and other states. in san mateo, elizabeth cook, cbs 5. >>> locally, richmond residents resoundingly rejected measure. n, an initiative to levy taxes on businesses that sell sugar- sweetened drinks. the soda tax was opposed by two- thirds of voters. the measure would have been...
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people mean the drought will mean farmers have to buy lots of new seed for next year, and the stock of monsanto jumped to a two-year high yesterday. this morning, that stock is still rising. >>> it is 8:10. just this morning, the robbers fire is now 50% contained. there is concern this morning some people there have already started leaving on their own. re than 2,000 firefighters continue to fight this robbers fire, which has cost nearly $7 million. >>> and rough terrain has forced cal fire to fight much of the robbers fire from the sky. on thursday, the agency set a regional record of most drops of fire retardant dropped in a single day. 109 loads of retardant were dropped on the fire. a pilot was taking off every 4 minutes during the peak. officials say yesterday was the first day pilots did not have to fly until sun set, which means firefighters are getting a handle on the fire. meanwhile, about 50 homes have been evacuated because of a wild fire that's burned 640 acres. more than 200 firefighters are fighting the calf fire. right now, it's 20% contained but the rough terrain is presenting a
people mean the drought will mean farmers have to buy lots of new seed for next year, and the stock of monsanto jumped to a two-year high yesterday. this morning, that stock is still rising. >>> it is 8:10. just this morning, the robbers fire is now 50% contained. there is concern this morning some people there have already started leaving on their own. re than 2,000 firefighters continue to fight this robbers fire, which has cost nearly $7 million. >>> and rough terrain has...